Expertise with humanity at its center.
Thoughtful psychological care begins with seeing the whole person—not reducing someone to a diagnosis.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Illinois
Clinical depth. Cultural understanding. Real connection.
Alexis M. Westbrook, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of BrownSkinPsych. As an Illinois-based African American psychologist, Dr. Westbrook provides care that recognizes the profound ways culture, identity, relationships, and lived experience shape emotional well-being.
BrownSkinPsych was created to reduce mental-health stigma and offer adults of every background a space where they can be fully seen. The work is grounded in established psychological science and shaped by curiosity, respect, and collaboration.
Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, Dr. Westbrook works with each person to understand what is happening, identify meaningful goals, and build change that fits real life—including the demands of career, leadership, relationships, caregiving, and transition.
A practice built for the whole story.
Culturally responsive
Your identities and experiences are treated as essential context—not as an afterthought.
Evidence-based
Services draw from established clinical knowledge while remaining responsive to your individual needs.
Collaborative
You remain an active participant in defining goals, understanding patterns, and creating meaningful change.